Jonathan sacks Ihejirika, other service chiefs

From left: Chief of Air Staff Air Marshall, Alex Badeh; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba; and Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, after a security meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday. 

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Thursday approved sweeping changes in the nation’s military high command. The erstwhile Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh takes over from Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim as Chief of Defence Staff, while Major-General Kenneth Minimah replaces Lt.-General Azubike Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff. Rear Admiral Usman O. Jibrin is the new Chief of Naval Staff. He takes over from Vice Admiral Dele Joseph Ezeoba. Also, Air Vice Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu takes the baton from Air Marshal Badeh as Chief of Air Staff.

Why I'm Quitting Music For Politics- 9ice Reveals

Singer, 9ice who recently made his intention publicly known that he is going into politics has revealed his reasons for his change in career.
Father of three in a new chat with HipHopWorld Magazine said he was leaving music for politics because he believes he has achieved all there is to be achieved in music and he is ready to move on.

I’m leaving music; I need to go into something more challenging. Music is no longer competitive for me, I’ve done all that needs to be done in music”, he said

Sultan blames northern govs for insecurity, illiteracy

Emirs, Chiefs and the leadership of the Northern Elders Forum met on Wednesday in Kaduna in their quest for peace and unity of sons and daughters of the region.

Sources at the meeting, which was held at Lugard Hall, Kaduna said the monarchs and the elders deliberated extensively on the security and other challenges confronting the region, with a view to finding lasting solution to the problems.

Awilologonba Mark 30years On Stage [Pictures]

Awilo and DBanj

One of Africa’s most influential among celebrities, Awilo Longomba, is back with a bang, and ready to thrill fans and lovers of African music as he celebrates 30 years in African music.

2014 sees Awilo Longomba celebrating his 30 year extensive career within music in a special way, treating fans to new material, releasing his highly anticipated new album. The ‘Techno Soukous’ King has already surprised and delighted fans with a recent collaboration, featuring African songstress Lola Rae on an explosive remix for one of his greatest hits and an African anthem of all time, “Coupe Bibamba”.

2face Idibia celebrates as his oldest son, Nino Idibia, turns 8 today

Nino Idibia (pictured right with his brother) is 2face's oldest child and first son with Sunmbo Ajaba Adeoye. He turned 8 today and his proud papa gave him a shout out on instagram. Happy birthday to Nino

WHO certifies Nigeria guinea worm free Nation

The World Health Organisation has officially certified Nigeria as a Guinea Worm-Free Country, the Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu said in Abuja on Wednesday.
Chukwu disclosed this while presenting the WHO certificate of clean bill of health, to President Goodluck Jonathan at the State House.

DEW Bottled Water Fatal Poisoning Con

Circulating message warns consumers not to drink any bottled water called "DEW" because it contains a poisonous chemical that has already killed 180 people in Nigeria

The claims in the warning message are false. Nigerian authorities have refuted the claims. There are no credible reports about deaths caused by a brand of bottled water called "DEW" in Nigeria or elsewhere. The warning has no basis in fact and should not be forwarded. 

EXAMPLE:  Hy, pls pass this to any Nigerian friends on your contact list -Just got dis Please, don't buy or drink any bottled water called "DEW". Customs says it was shipped into Nigeria from Tanzania where it has killed 180 people. It is said to contain a poisonous chemical. Please pass this on and save millions. If u don't believe check google for "DEW bottled water

Why Nigerian Entertainers Are Forced To Live Large -Iyanya

Kukere crooner, Iyanya in a recent interview with Encomium magazine gave an insight into why some Nigerian entertainers are forced to live large.
“Why do you think some artistes come up with hit songs and find it difficult to maintain it?”

Check Out Omawumi’s Newly Acquired N12m Worth 2012 ML 350 Mercedes

One of Nigeria’s leading female singers, Omawumi, has just acquired a 2012 ML 350 Mercedes worth about N12.5million.

The talented singer has displayed her creativity in the music industry, from R & B to highlife, pop to soft rock, Omawumi has shown that she can handle any genre.

Loved by many, the mother of one is a top act in her own class.

80% Of Church Members Leave Church After Gay Choir Master Is Forced Out!

A church in Indiana has seen about 80 percent of its members leave after a gay choral director was forced out over his intimate orientation.
 Adam Fraley told The Herald Bulletin that he worked for the United Methodist Church in Alexandria for six years and attended with his partner. When a new minister took over the church last year, Fraley said that he resigned because of pressure about his intimate orientation.

United Methodist Church law allows LGBT people to attend church services but says “self-avowed, practicing homosexuals are not to be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve.”

 Many members of the church, who supported Fraley, were at odds over what it meant to “serve.”

Meet 20-year-old Miss Longest Legs(pictures)

At 6’1 it may make it easy for Britain’s Alexandra Robertson, 20 to make claim that she indeed is the possessor of the world’s longest legs.

The curiosity to find out how long her own legs came after Anastasia Strashevskaya, a trainee Russian lawyer with 42 inch pins recently won Russia’s Miss Long Legs contest. To her delight Robertson went on to that she had 5 inches over her Russian rival, measuring at 47 inch pins.

Nigeria V Mozambique - CHAN 2014: 7pm today

Nigeria will try to redeem her image and hope to qualify for the next stage of CHAN 2014 after disappointing lost to Mali in the first game, against Mozambique. If Home based Eagles fail to win convincingly today, it might be the end for Stephen Keshi tutored men. Nigeria fans are hoping the home based Eagles will emulate the Super Eagles by winning the trophy as Nigeria did in AFCON 2013.

Meanwhile NIGERIA Coach, Stephen Keshi has defended goalkeeper, Chigozie Agbim, who has come under fire following a 2-1 loss to Mali at CHAN.

Check Out The Swag On Osita Iheme (New Photo)

This guy is hot!

Billionaire Oba says 'I have a $1million watch' - Oba Obateru Akinruntan

Billionaire Oba Obateru Akinruntan, the Olugbo of Ugboland in Ondo and chairman of Obat Oil spoke recently of his love for the good things of life and how he loves to be the first in acquiring these things. In a recent interview with City People, the Oba described himself as a stylish king

Jonathan signs bill banning same sex marriage

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a bill banning gay marriage and same-sex partnerships that sparked international condemnation, his spokesman said on Monday.
“I can confirm that the president has signed the bill into law,” Goodluck Jonathan’s spokesman Reuben Abati told AFP, without specifying a date but adding that it happened earlier this month.